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ALNOVOL® UF 410 RPC

ALNOVOL® UF 410 RPC is a carbamic resin supplied in a 65% active form on silica. It serves various functions and offers several benefits in rubber compounds. Here are the key details:
Type: Carbamic resin
Form of Delivery (f.o.d.): 65% active on silica
Uses:
- Plasticizing component and compatibility promoter for rubber compounds
- Reactive thinner for Bead and Apex compounds
Product Data:
- Appearance: White free-flowing powder
- Ash content (1h - 800°C): 31 - 35%
- Particle size (Wet sieve test - through 80 Mesh): ≥ 99.7%
- Content free formaldehyde (Formaldehyde): ≤ 0.1%
- Moisture content (Karl-Fischer): ≤ 4%
Compatibility and Dilutability:
- Compatible with most synthetic and natural rubbers
- No clear solution possible due to the silica carrier in solvents
Special Properties and Uses:
- Acts as a plasticizer and soft resin, containing no organic solvents
- Light-fast, heat-resistant, and stable against hydrolysis
- Can replace processing oils in tire compounds like Bead and/or Apex compounds, providing similar mixing and processing properties
- Crosslinks with resin hardeners during vulcanization, increasing hardness without negative impact on heat build-up
- Speeds up vulcanization in resorcinol compounds
- Can be used in NBR compounds as a plasticizer
Processing:
- Can be added directly to the internal mixer together with carbon black or at the final mixing step
- Reduces Mooney viscosity efficiently
- Improves extrusion performance and enhances shape and surface
Storage:
- Standard storage stability at temperatures up to 25°C in its original pack is 12 months
- Shelf life may be extended upon QC testing of retained samples by allnex
Safety and Handling:
- Safety information available in the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) from allnex.
In summary, ALNOVOL UF 410 RPC is a versatile additive for rubber compounds, offering plasticizing effects, compatibility promotion, and improved processing properties while being stable and safe to handle.

RESAMIN® HF 480

RESAMIN® HF 480 is a carbamic resin based on butylurethane and formaldehyde, supplied as a slightly yellow, high viscous liquid with a characteristic odor. It serves various functions in coating formulations and offers several benefits. Here are the key details:
Type: Carbamic resin based on butylurethane and formaldehyde
Form of Delivery (f.o.d.): Slightly yellow, high viscous liquid with characteristic odor
Special Properties and Uses:
- Plasticizing component and compatibility promoter for thermoplastic backbone coating resins such as nitrocellulose, PVC copolymers, cyclized rubber, PVB, alkyd/amino stoving enamels, and acryl-isocyanate combinations.
Product Data:
- Dynamic Viscosity (Ubbelohde) at 23°C: 3500 - 13500 mPa.s
- Non-Volatile Matter: > 95%
- Colour Scale (Hazen): ≤ 300
- Density at 20°C: Approximately 1.10 g/cm³
- Flash Point: > 150°C
Compatibility and Dilutability:
- Compatible with most synthetic resins used in the coating industry
- Unlimited dilutable with aromatic hydrocarbons, esters, glycol ethers, ketones, and chlorinated hydrocarbons
- Largely dilutable with lower alcohols and aliphatic hydrocarbons
Properties and Uses:
- Acts as a plasticizer and soft resin, containing no organic solvents
- Light-fast, heat resistant, and stable against hydrolysis
- Mainly used as a soft resin in nitrocellulose lacquers to improve flexibility, adhesion, gloss, and outdoor durability
- Also used in stoving systems based on alkyd/amino resins or coatings based on thermoplastic resins to enhance flexibility, adhesion, pigmentation, and gloss development
Processing:
- Excellent compatibility with other binders, causing minimal problems in processing or milling with pigments and fillers
- Dosage typically ranges from 20% to 40% in nitrocellulose lacquers and up to 5% in stoving systems and wash primers
Shelf Life:
- Standard Shelf Life is 1080 days from the date of manufacturing
- Shelf life may be extended upon re-testing by Quality Control (QC)
Storage Conditions:
- Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place and keep the container tightly closed
- Product may develop a turbid appearance during storage, which can be resolved by gradually warming to 60°C
Overall, RESAMIN® HF 480 serves as a versatile component in coating formulations, providing plasticizing effects, compatibility promotion, and enhancing various properties of coatings.

CYMEL® 385

CYMEL® 385 is a methylated high imino melamine resin with a low degree of alkylation. It is supplied in water and is recommended as a crosslinking agent for hydroxyl-containing emulsion polymers and other aqueous systems containing hydroxyl or amide functionality. Here are the key details:
Product Description: CYMEL® 385 resin is primarily used to increase the hardness and resistance properties of thermoplastic waterborne polymers. It exhibits a high tendency to self-condense.
Benefits:
- Very fast cure response
- Water soluble
- Low formaldehyde release
Application Areas:
- Emulsion topcoat systems
- Textile coatings
- Non-woven binders
- Microencapsulation
Physical Properties:
- Non-volatile by weight: 77-81%
- Viscosity at 25°C: 600-1000 mPa.s
- Free formaldehyde: ≤ 0.25%
- Color, APHA: ≤ 70
Solubility:
- Complete solubility in water
- Partial solubility in alcohols
- Insoluble in esters, ketones, aromatic hydrocarbons, and aliphatic hydrocarbons
Compatibility: CYMEL® 385 resin exhibits very good compatibility with water reducible polymers, polymer dispersions, and emulsions.
Backbone Polymer Selection: It contains a combination of methoxymethyl, methylol, and imino functionalities, making it effective for crosslinking backbone polymer resins containing hydroxyl, amide, and carboxyl functional groups, such as alkyd, polyester, or acrylic resins.
Catalysis: CYMEL® 385 resin may not require the addition of an acid catalyst in some formulations. However, if needed, recommended catalyst addition is 0.5 - 1.0% of CYCAT® 296-9 catalyst based on total resin solids.
Formulation Stability: A tertiary amine, such as dimethylethanolamine or triethylamine, should be used for neutralization and pH adjustment to ensure optimum stability.
Storage Stability: Shelf life of 180 days from the date of manufacture when stored at temperatures between 5°C and 32°C. Care should be taken to avoid freezing, as it can cause irreversible viscosity changes.
Safety and Handling: Refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for safety, health, and environmental data.
Overall, CYMEL® 385 offers a versatile solution for enhancing the properties of waterborne polymers, particularly in applications where fast cure response and water solubility are desired.

ADDITOL® VXL 4950

ADDITOL® VXL 4950 is an adhesion promoting primer specifically designed for plastics. Here are the key details about ADDITOL® VXL 4950:
Type: It is an adhesion promoting primer for plastics.
Form of Delivery (F.O.D.): The active substance is approximately 43%.
Product Data:
- Colour/Appearance: Red-brown, clear appearance
- Dynamic Viscosity: 130 - 750 mPa.s (25 1/s; 23 °C)
Special Properties and Use:
- It promotes good adhesion of coatings on plastic materials such as polyethylene, polypropylene, and polyamide without requiring special pre-treatment (e.g., corona discharge, roughening, flame or chromic acid treatment).
- For polyethylene substrates, a short period of additional UV-irradiation of the primer film is recommended.
- Irradiation of ADDITOL® VXL 4950-coatings can further improve adhesion.
Processing:
- Before application, ADDITOL® VXL 4950 must be diluted with toluene or xylene at a mixing ratio of 1:8 (ADDITOL® VXL 4950 : toluene or xylene).
- It should be applied as a thin coating by spraying process, roller coating, or brushing.
- After a five-minute flash-off time, the film can be treated by UV-irradiation or can be overcoated directly with any other paint system.
- ADDITOL® VXL 4950 must be applied as a pre-treatment primer and cannot be used as an additive in paints.
Storage: At temperatures up to 25 °C, storage stability packed in original containers amounts to at least 730 days.
In summary, ADDITOL® VXL 4950 serves as an effective primer for promoting adhesion of coatings on various plastic substrates, offering ease of application and compatibility with different coating systems.

MODAFLOW® 2100

MODAFLOW® 2100 is a flow modifier developed for high-performance polyester and acrylic-based liquid coating applications, especially those with high solids content and UV curing. Here are the key details about MODAFLOW® 2100:
Type: It is an acrylic flow modifier without silicone addition.
Form of Delivery (F.O.D.): The active substance is approximately 100%.
Product Data:
- Colour/Appearance: Colorless to light yellow
- Dynamic Viscosity (Brookfield): 5000 - 12000 mPa.s (7; 20 1/min; 25 °C)
- Colour Scale (Hazen): ≤ 80
- Refractive Index: 1.4650 - 1.4676 (25 °C)
- Gel Particles (Modaflow): Sediment ≤ 20
Special Properties and Use:
- Suitable for radiation curing systems.
- Addition of MODAFLOW® 2100 helps improve flow and leveling, reduce pinholes, fisheyes, craters, and orange peel, improve substrate wetting, aid in air release, and facilitate pigment dispersion.
- Quantity to be added: 0.1 - 1.0% on solid resin.
Storage: It should be stored in original containers at temperatures up to 25 °C, with storage stability lasting at least 1460 days.
In summary, MODAFLOW® 2100 serves as a flow modifier for liquid coating applications, offering improved performance and quality in various aspects of the coating process.

ADDITOL® XL 255 N

ADDITOL® XL 255 N is an electroneutral wetting agent and dispersing agent designed for pigments. Here are the key details about ADDITOL® XL 255 N:
Type: It is an electroneutral wetting agent and dispersing agent.
Active Substance: Approximately 58%.
Appearance: Low-viscous liquid.
Product Data:
- Iodine Colour Number: ≤ 50
- Non-Volatile Matter: 45 - 48%
- Colour/Appearance: Yellow-brown color, clear appearance
- Density: Approximately 0.93 g/cm³ (at 20°C)
- Flash Point: Approximately 51°C
Special Properties: ADDITOL® XL 255 N reduces flocculation of both organic and inorganic pigments used in air drying and stoving paint systems. It enhances color strength and gloss of coatings while shortening pigment grinding time and preventing settling of pigments and extenders.
Suggested Uses: It can be used in solvent-borne and solvent-free coating systems. It improves storage stability in wood preservative products and reactive alkyd/melamine resin stoving paints. It has no observed influence on pot life and drying time in two-component polyurethane coatings.
Processing: The recommended amounts vary based on pigment type:
- 0.2 - 2.0% for inorganic pigments
- 1.0 - 5.0% for organic pigments
- 0.5 - 3% for mixed pigments
Storage: It should be stored in original containers at temperatures up to 25°C for at least 730 days.
Distinguishing Features: ADDITOL® XL 255 N has a wider range of application compared to ADDITOL® XL 250 due to its compatibility with white spirit dilutable coating systems.
In summary, ADDITOL® XL 255 N serves as an effective wetting and dispersing agent for various pigments, enhancing the performance and appearance of coatings while improving processing efficiency.

SETAQUA® 6756

SETAQUA® 6756 is a surfactant-free aqueous dispersion of acrylic polymers designed for highly durable furniture finishes. Here are some key details about SETAQUA® 6756:
Type: It is an aqueous dispersion of acrylic polymers.
Solvent Composition: Demineralized water.
Specifications:
- Non-Volatiles: 39 - 41%
- pH: 7.0 - 9.0
Typical Properties:
- Minimum Film-Forming Temperature (MFFT): approximately 15°C
- Maximum Viscosity (Brookfield): 72 cP
- Density: 1.05 kg/dm3
Technical Features: SETAQUA® 6756 is a self-cross-linking surfactant-free acrylic dispersion that offers excellent hardness, fast drying, good sandability, and exceptional chemical resistance. It provides good in-can clarity and a solvent-borne-like appearance of the dry coating due to its small particle size.
Application: It is used in air-drying or forced drying interior, pigmented, and non-pigmented wood finishes for the furniture industry. It is also suitable for formulating overprint varnishes (OPV) or print-receptive primers for paper-based label stock with good humidity and fat resistance.
Storage Conditions: SETAQUA® 6756 should not be stored at temperatures below 0°C or above 35°C. Exposure to direct sunlight and freezing should be avoided. While the product might develop color and viscosity changes during storage, it does not affect the performance properties of the cured film. Using SETAQUA® 6719 can help avoid these issues.
Shelf Life: The standard shelf life is 365 days from the date of manufacturing. Allnex may extend the expiration date of a batch upon re-testing by QC for products still in its possession.
In summary, SETAQUA® 6756 is a versatile acrylic dispersion suitable for various wood finishing applications, offering excellent performance and durability.

SETALUX® 1385 BX-51

SETALUX® 1385 BX-51 is a thermosetting hydroxylated acrylic copolymer used in coatings, specifically as a basecoat for wet-on-wet systems, especially in automotive topcoats. Here are some key details about SETALUX® 1385 BX-51:
Product Description: It is a hydroxylated acrylic copolymer supplied in a solvent composition of xylene and butanol (83/17). It offers good compatibility with cellulose aceto-butyrate resins.
Specifications:
- Non-Volatiles: 51 - 53%
- Viscosity (23°C at 100 s-1): 0.54 - 1.3 Pa.s
- Acid Value: 4.5 - 6.3 mg KOH/g
- Color APHA: Max. 50 APHA
Physical Properties:
- Density: 0.99 kg/dm3
- Flash point: 26°C
Technical Features: It has good compatibility with cellulose aceto-butyrate resins.
Application: Used as a basecoat for wet-on-wet systems, especially in automotive topcoats.
Storage Conditions: No specific conditions required.
Shelf Life: Standard shelf life is 720 days from the date of manufacturing, but it may be extended based upon retesting by allnex Quality Control.
Compatibility: It lists the compatibility with other materials, indicating suitable mixing proportions with various acrylic polyols, thermosetting acrylic resins, NAD resins, melamine resins, and other materials.
Dilutability: It can be diluted with solvents such as xylene, ethyl acetate, butyl acetate, acetone, ethanol, and butanol.
Overall, SETALUX® 1385 BX-51 serves as a versatile component in coatings, particularly in automotive applications, offering good compatibility, stability, and ease of use.

CYCAT® 4045

CYCAT® 4045 is a catalyst used in coatings to accelerate the cure response of amino crosslinking resins. It is an amine-blocked para-toluene sulfonic acid catalyst supplied in ethylene glycol. Here are some key details about CYCAT® 4045:
Product Description: CYCAT® 4045 is recommended for accelerating the cure response of amino crosslinking resins while providing improved formulation package stability compared with un-blocked para-toluene sulfonic acid catalysts. It is especially recommended for use with highly alkylated amino crosslinking resins. It provides excellent stability in high solids and waterborne systems.
Benefits:
- Fast cure response
- Excellent stability in waterborne and solvent-borne systems
- Minimizes film wrinkling
Application Areas:
- General Industrial Finishes
- Automotive basecoats
- Coil coatings
- Exterior can coatings
Physical/Certified Properties:
- Appearance: Clear liquid
- Acid Value: 60-70 mg KOH/g
- Color, Gardner: ≤ 4
Solubility:
CYCAT® 4045 catalyst is soluble in oxygenated solvents such as alcohols, glycols, glycol ethers, and water. It has limited solubility in ketones, esters, and hydrocarbon solvents.
Catalyst Addition:
It is suggested to dilute CYCAT® 4045 approximately 1:1 with an alcohol before adding it to the final formulation to prevent recrystallization of the acid.
Recommended Levels:
The recommended catalyst levels vary based on the type of polymer and curing temperature.
Storage:
CYCAT® 4045 catalyst has a shelf life of 720 days when stored in original unopened containers at temperatures up to 32°C.
Safety and Handling:
Consult the Safety Data Sheet for safety, health, and environmental data. For industrial use only.

PHENODUR® PR 285/55IB/B

PHENODUR® PR 285/55IB/B is a curable unplasticized phenolic resin delivered in a solution with 55% isobutanol / butanol. Here's an overview of its properties and uses:
- Type: Curable unplasticized phenolic resin
- Form of Delivery: 55% in isobutanol / butanol (55IB/B)
Uses:
- Coating interior and exterior surfaces of packaging containers and cans
- High-adhesion, chemically resistant protective coatings for apparatus vessels, pipelines, etc.
- Heat-curing phenolic/epoxide resin combinations
Product Data:
- Dynamic Viscosity (Ubbelohde): 180 - 250 mPa.s at 23°C
- Non-Volatile Matter: 53 - 57%
- Iodine Colour Number: <= 100 mg I / 100ml
Physical Properties:
- Density: 0.99 g/cm³ at 20°C
Dilutability:
- Compatible with various solvents for dilution, including white spirit, ethyl acetate, xylene, butyl acetate, solvent naphtha, methoxypropyl acetate, acetone, methoxypropanol, methyl ethyl ketone, ethanol, methyl isobutyl ketone, butanol, and cyclohexanone.
Compatibility:
- Compatible with certain phenolic resins, epoxy resins, and other binders.
Properties and Uses:
- Can coating: Suitable for internal and external coating of cans, tubes, and other packaging containers in food and luxury commodity industries.
- Chemically resistant protective coatings: Can be used as a sole binder or in combination with epoxide resins for high-resistant stoving enamels. Suitable for protective coatings in chemical and allied industries.
Processing:
- Prepare the resin solution and diluents at room temperature using suitable solvents.
- Stoving conditions range from 30 to 10 minutes at 180 to 210 °C, depending on application and film thickness.
Storage:
- Storage stability packed in original containers at temperatures up to 25°C is at least 730 days.
- The expiration date may be extended after QC testing of retained samples.
Distinguishing Features:
- Reactivity similar to PHENODUR® PR 217 and PR 401 but cures more rapidly.
- Displays deep gold shades in lacquers.
- Suitable for combination with epoxide resins.
Safety and Handling:
- Consult the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for safety, health, and environmental data.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Restrictions and Requirements:
- Subject to a Significant New Use Rule (SNUR) issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) in the United States.
- Importation, processing, or use may be subject to certain conditions and restrictions under TSCA Sec. 12(b).